Are spindles all the same?
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Racer
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Are spindles all the same?
Was degreasing my spindles - getting them ready for the bead balster. I noticed (barely) that one spindle has an orange stripe and one has a white stripe. Other than that the spindles (left and right) appear identical. Does it matter which side they go back on or can you exchange left for right?
Le Mans Master
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Re: Are spindles all the same? (noskillz)
It does not matter. They are the same. However if they were already set up for bearing clearance it is better that you keep everything separated because it will simplify the set up. I dont know that I would bead blast them though, at least not on the area of the spindle that the bearings go on.
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Racer
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Re: Are spindles all the same? (wombvette)
Thanks, i thought they looked to be the same. I just wonder what the paint marks mean...
As far as the bead basting, I will tape up all the shiny parts.
As far as the bead basting, I will tape up all the shiny parts.
Instructor
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Re: Are spindles all the same? (noskillz)
Does anyone know if there are any visual differenced between BB and SB rear spindles? I believe that the BB ones were shot peened or something to increase the strength. If so, how did they identify them from SB ones on the assembly line.
Rob
Rob
